The Global Health Advocacy Incubator is pleased to launch an Open Call for the Food Policy Rapid Response Fund (RRF). Please read all sections below carefully to establish your organization’s eligibility. Applications will be accepted through November 10, 2025. For more information on how to apply, click HERE.
The purpose of the Food Policy RRF is to support the adoption of evidence-informed legislative or regulatory policies that reduce the demand for ultra-processed foods (UPF) and sweetened beverages (SBs) and/or increase access to nutritious, healthy food. RRF grants may also be used: to block harmful policies that are compromised by conflict of interest and set negative policy precedents; to protect existing evidence-informed policies that are under clear threat of reversal; or to improve existing policies through the enactment of new regulatory measures.
The Food Policy RRF grants will support one-year advocacy campaigns that respond to existing concrete food policy opportunities and demonstrate significant chances for success within that timeframe. The specific policy areas eligible for the Call are the following:
AREA 1: Fiscal policies that disincentivize the consumption of ultra-processed foods and/or sweetened beverages (for example excise taxes); AND/OR incentivize access to healthy foods and/or beverages (i.e. subsidies, ringfencing excise tax revenue for healthy food and beverage programs);
AREA 2: Front-of-package warning labeling (FOPWL);
AREA 3: Comprehensive restrictions on the marketing of sweetened beverages (SBs) and ultra-processed foods (UPFs);
AREA 4: Procurement and related policies that prohibit the sale and provision of ultra-processed foods and sweetened beverages in public institutions and environments, while ensuring offer of healthy foods and beverages--priority will be given to school settings but other public settings may be considered.
AREA 5: Government adoption of National Food Based Dietary Guidelines and/or a Nutrient-Profile Model that meets the most protective standards to discourage consumption of processed and ultra-processed products excessive in nutrients and ingredients of concern.
Applicants from civil society organizations or other non-governmental and not-for-profit entities in low and middle-income countries are encouraged to apply via submission of a concept note online. For full information on how to apply to the Rapid Response Fund Open Call for Applications, please see HERE.
